Question

in contrast to the final 1857 edition, most of the tales in the first edition are shorter and sparser. they have a rawness that was later to be refined. for example,
apunzel\ is embellished a great deal in the final edition:
first edition
once upon a time there lived a husband and wife who had been wishing for a child for many years, but it had all been in vain. finally, the woman became pregnant.
now, in the back of their house the couple had a small window that overlooked a fairys garden filled with all kinds of flowers and herbs. but nobody ever dared to enter it.
seventh edition
once upon a time there was a husband and wife who for quite some time had been wishing in vain for a child. finally, the dear lord gave the wife a sign of hope that
why does the author include excerpts from two versions of the story of
apunzel\?
○ to show that there are different versions of the same story told in different cultures
○ to show how the grimms added details to make the story more vivid for readers
○ to show that the last edition was more informative and engaging than the first
○ to tell the story twice to ensure that readers understand the plot and characters in the story

Explanation:

The text contrasts the first and final (1857/7th) editions of Grimm's tales, noting the first is shorter and sparser, while the final is embellished. The excerpts show the Grimms added details over time to enrich the story. Option A is incorrect because the versions are from the same cultural source (Grimms), not different cultures. Option C is partially true but the core focus is on the process of adding details, not just declaring the final version better. Option D is wrong as the goal is not repetition for comprehension, but showing editorial changes.

Answer:

B. to show how the Grimms added details to make the story more vivid for readers